Attractions

New Grange
New Grange or 'Brugh na Bóinne'. Was discovered in 1699 by Edward Llwyd. Ancient Irish folklore says the tomb is the burial place for the High Kings of Tara, however the tomb predates this by 3000 years. Early Celtic Myths called it the abode of Aengus, the great god of love. It is most likely to have been a mausoleum for the select few – a dynasty of Kings – and may have looked after by the priests.

Dublin
Dublin is the home of the rich velvet-black liquid known as Guinness, which was first exported to Britain in 1769. With the 'chasse' to it being Irish Whiskey. The great treasures of Ireland are housed in the National Gallery. Go shopping in Grafton Street; and see the statue to 'Molly Malone' who sold cockles and mussels from her wheelbarrow.

Giant’s Causeway
A four-mile stretch of cliffs that soar some 4000 ft into the air. According to geologists the Causeway was formed some 60 million years ago. Local guides have named some of the structures ‘Wishing Chair’, ‘Giant’s Organ’ etc.

Armagh
Armagh the ecclesiastical 'Capital of Ireland', St. Patrick and Brian Boru, first King of Ireland are buried in the grounds of the Church of Ireland Cathedral. Armagh is also known as the 'Ulster Camelot' reigned over in 658 B.C by the legendary warrior Queen Mache with golden hair, her palace was Navan Fort. Armagh has two cathedrals, Planetarium, Observatory, Museums, Palace Stables, St. Patrick's Trian, genealogical centre and Navan Fort.

Tandragee Road Race
The first Tandragee 100 took place on 19th April 1958 and has been one of the most popular events on the annual calendar. In 2003 there were over 240 entries in six individual classes with the last race of the day called ‘The Tandragee 100’. Joey Dunlop set the lap record in 1995 at 103.23 M.P.H. The race circuit is over 5.3 miles of road between Tandragee and Markethill. Ian Lougher, Richard Brittan and Adrian Archibald are some of the names that take part.

Ulster Car Rally
The 2003 Ulster Rally has moved from its traditional base of Belfast to Armagh City. The rally is now closer to the stages in counties Armagh and Tyrone.

Belleek Pottery
John Caldwell Bloomfield was the main man behind this unique pottery. In the early years the pottery was for domestic use, however by 1865 the company was exporting to the United States, Canada and Australia. Belleek Pottery is known today for its intricate patterns and its translucent lustre. Today Belleek Pottery is owned by Dr. George Moore the company also own Galway Crystal, Aynsley China and Donegal Parian China.

Irish Linen
The Huguenots brought linen to Ireland. It was used in the war for parachutes. Ferguson Irish Linen is located in Banbridge, Down, the company offer linen by the metre, tablecloths, bathrobes, tea towels, bed linen etc.

Health and Beauty Centre
Ballinahinch House is pleased to introduce its own in-house Health and Beauty Centre. We have a range of programmes, all of which are carried out by trained and qualified consultants.